What Does Tacchi + Friederich Sound Like? 2025 Jialan Chen, Coclea Cedro

If you are interested in buying this guitar, please reach out to [email protected] Luthier: Jialan Chen Model: Coclea Cedro Year: 2025 Top: Western Red Cedar Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood + Mahogany Double Back & Sides Scale Length: 650mm Finish: French Polish Price: USD $8,000 The Luthier As a standout protégé of maestro Andrea Tacchi, Jialan Chen has deeply mastered the essence and acoustic architecture of the Florentine school of guitar making. His construction process balances immense respect for classical lineage with an intelligent approach to modern projection. This particular instrument is not only a tribute to Tacchi's pinnacle "Coclea" design but also a profound homage to the design and aesthetic language of Robert Bouchet. The Sound This Coclea Cedro delivers a deeply expressive, vocal performance that sets it apart from typical cedar instruments: Silk-Luster Trebles: The treble register possesses highly "singing" melodic lines that carry a refined, shimmering clarity. Focused Attack: Thanks to Chen's unique internal bracing pattern, the initial attack is round and full. It completely moves away from the muddy, "scattered" acoustic signature sometimes found in traditional cedar tops, providing instead exceptional focus, cohesion, and projection. Double-Sides&Back Projection: The East Indian Rosewood and Mahogany double back&sides configuration builds an incredibly stable, rigid acoustic reflective foundation. This maximizes the vibrational efficiency of the soundboard, turning string energy into effortless volume. Condition and Playability The playability is outstanding, featuring a traditional, highly comfortable round neck profile where everything feels smooth, balanced, and natural. The left-hand transitions up and down the fingerboard require very little effort, allowing the player to easily draw out a massive sound. The instrument remains in excellent condition with absolute structural integrity. Final Thoughts Like the other premium works by Jialan, this guitar arrived incredibly open, mature, and powerful straight from the workshop. It presents exceptional singing qualities and highlights the absolute height of his contemporary craftsmanship—easily standing as one of his best instruments yet.